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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.50, 8,867.28 and 2,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.50, 8,867.28 and 2,622.80 is: 3,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.50 : 8,867.28 = 2,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.50/8,867.28 = 2,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.50x = 8,867.28 × 2,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.50x = 23,257,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,101.98/5,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.88

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